A Kent MP has come under fire for his comments criticising the BBC for filming an episode of Songs of Praise at the Calais migrants camp.

Folkestone and Hythe MP Damian Collins hit out at the broadcaster for going to Calais and filming in the makeshift church people there have built inside the camp.

Mr Collins told The Sun the show should be axed and instead filmed in Kent because of the suffering people have experienced following the Calais crisis.

The episode is due to be screened this Sunday afternoon.

Mr Collins added: "I don't think it is appropriate at all to insert Songs of Praise into what is a very complex political and international situation.

"Of course there are humanitarian concerns for the people involved but I don't think this will help at all."

But his comments have spurred an angry reception from people this side of the Channel.

Former Shepway Liberal Democrat councillor Lynne Beaumont said: "He is calling for it to be pulled as it’s coming from 'the jungle' in Calais. How dare he. These are people, desperate hungry, frightened people.

"All of us would flee lawlessness and war zones where rape is an every day occurrence. There is no law enforcement and murder and robbery is the norm.

"People flee for their lives and for their families. And yet, our politician thinks Songs of Praise should be pulled.

"Here is an opportunity to show the country how people are being forced to live. I’m aghast."

She asks Mr Collins, "as a practising Christian, which side of the fence would Jesus be on?" before adding: "If you don’t know the answer, ask any Christian at church on Sunday morning."

Others were also extremely critical of Mr Collins' comments but opinion was split with the MP gaining some support for his view.

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